2013 Giro d’Italia

2013 Giro d’Italia: The Key Stages

History in the Making

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The 96th edition of the Giro d’Italia begins Saturday with a 156-kilometer circuit race in Naples. And for the first time in the event’s storied history, a Canadian (Ryder Hesjedal of Garmin-Sharp) takes the line as defending champion. Hesjedal is expected to be challenged in his title defense by the winner and third-place finisher of last year’s Tour de France: Bradley Wiggins of Team Sky and Vincenzo Nibali of Astana.

And there’s good news for North American fans hoping to watch Hesjedal’s bid for a repeat as live feeds of the race are widely available—legally—on television and mobile devices, via beIN Sport. Here’s a rundown of the stages you won’t want to miss.